William Cooper (1826–1871) was an English accountant who founded the accountancy practice of Cooper Brothers, which is now part of PricewaterhouseCoopers.[1]

Career

Cooper started his professional career as a clerk at Quilter, Ball & Co.[2] In 1854, he left the firm to establish his own practice at 13 George Street in London.[2] In 1858, his brother Arthur joined the practice and the name was changed to W. & A. Cooper. In 1860, the firm was renamed Cooper Brothers, a name that is now well-known in the accountancy world.[1]

Personal life

Cooper was the son of Emmanuel Cooper, an influential figure in the City of London and Deputy Chairman of London & County Bank.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c A History of Cooper Brothers & Co., 1854-1954. New York: Garland Pub. 1986. ISBN 978-0824078812.
  2. ^ a b Parker, R. H. (1984). Papers on Accounting History. Garland Publishing. p. 140. ISBN 9781317964018. Retrieved 31 October 2021.


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